Ukraine Distinguishes Belarusian People From Lukashenko Regime — Sybiha
Ukraine clearly distinguishes the Belarusian people from the regime of President Alexander Lukashenko, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said , marking the sixth anniversary of the mass protests that followed Belarus’ 2020 presidential election, UATV English reports. Sybiha said Belarusians demonstrated their determination to pursue democratic change and their right to determine the future…
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has emphasized that Ukraine draws a clear distinction between the people of Belarus and the regime led by President Alexander Lukashenko, as reported by UATV English. This statement comes on the sixth anniversary of the mass protests that erupted after Belarus' 2020 presidential election, which many observers found to be questionable.
Sybiha highlighted the resilience of Belarusians, who have shown determination to work towards democratic change despite years of repression, imprisonment, and forced exile. He pointed out that on August 9, six years ago, Belarusians demonstrated their commitment to democratic change and their right to shape the future of their nation.
According to Sybiha, the democratic aspirations of the Belarusian people faced repression, but the continuous pressure and persecution have not diminished their desire for freedom, democracy, and sovereignty. He expressed Ukraine's recognition of the distinctions between the Belarusian people and the Lukashenko regime, which bears responsibility for facilitating Russia's aggression against Ukraine.
Sybiha also stressed Ukraine's appreciation for the Belarusians who have stood by Ukraine and opposed Russian aggression. He voiced hope that Belarus would eventually become a free, independent, and European state, where the future is determined by its citizens rather than Moscow. In this regard, Sybiha affirmed that free Belarus is a part of free Europe.
He further stated that Ukraine would continue collaborating with Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and other Belarusians striving for democratic change. The protests that began on August 9, 2020, in Belarus, were triggered by the presidential election, where Lukashenko was announced the winner. Numerous observers questioned the official results, while opposition candidate Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya was widely believed to have won the first round.
The authorities responded to the protests with violence and launched a comprehensive crackdown on the opposition.
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